Rajkot: Amid the discontent among the Patels over quota row and Dalit agitation in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the first time addressed a public rally on Tuesday in his home state after becoming the Prime Minister.

10:00 am: He is visiting Saurashtra on the sidelines of the inauguration of Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation (SAUNI) Yojna. Under the ambitious SAUNI Yojana, which will cost Rs 12,000 crore, river Narmada will receive water from 10 dams through Rajkot, Jamnagar, and Marabi.

Looking forward to being in Gujarat today for the launch of SAUNI Yojana. This scheme will truly benefit the people of Gujarat.